Letter: America in Bloom and the Coronado Theatre

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Rockford Register Star

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Posted Jun. 27, 2014 at 3:30 PM

Posted Jun. 27, 2014 at 3:30 PM

The Friends of the Coronado would like to acknowledge and thank the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, City of Gardens, Rockford Park District and the city of Rockford for including the Coronado Theatre in the America in Bloom community effort. We were honored to facilitate a tour for the visiting judges.

Our tour lasted nearly an hour and concluded at the timeless words of civic pride, the Athenian Oath of Citizenship plaque in the lobby of the Coronado. Viewing the plaque is not typically part of a Coronado tour, but we felt that like the America in Bloom effort promoting nationwide beautification, the oath captures the representation of our community’s heart and soul. The plaque was placed in memory of the Coronado restoration project co-chairman Gordy Smith, and as a tribute to our community who came together to restore the Coronado for all to use and share.

At the conclusion of the tour and referring to the America in Bloom judging criteria, one of the judges commented that the restoration and continued preservation of the Coronado stands as living testimony to our overall community values and commitment to quality of life. We can proudly say civic commitment is demonstrated in so many other wonderful attractions and sites in our community.

Circa 500 B.C., Athenian Oath of Citizenship: “... We will strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty. Thus, in all these ways, we will transmit this city not only, not less, but greater and more beautiful than it was transmitted to us.”

We are grateful our community leadership continues to support the preservation of the Coronado by promoting its historical significance and value to our community. Thank you for reminding us and sharing with others everything we love about our community!